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Remembering Doug King
The fields of geography and geomatics lost a bright light far too early on May 12th, 2021, with the passing of Doug King. Dr. King was a professor in the Department of Geography and Environmental […]
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YouTube: “Why is an AI company designing Canada’s hydro database?”
Vancouver-based cognitive AI company Minerva Intelligence is working on the first major update to the Canadian National Hydro Network (NHN) since 2004. AI is not typically a tool for this field, but as Jake McGregor, the […]
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Calgary’s Morgan Ostrander Named Outstanding 2021 GoGeomatics Group Leader for Canada
I’m excited to announce that Morgan Ostrander, GoGeomatics community leader for Calgary, is the 2021 national leadership award winner. Morgan’s outstanding efforts leading the Calgary geospatial community pre-covid, as well as during the pandemic, exemplifies […]
Newsmakers & Press Releases
Ontario Based SkyWatch raises $17.2M for its Earth Observation data platform
SkyWatch Space Applications Inc. (“SkyWatch“), a Waterloo-based space technology startup, announced today the completion of a $17.2M USD Series B round of financing to further democratize access to Earth observation data. Drive Capital led the investment round with […]
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Top 5 Reasons To Attend GeoIgnite 2021
GeoIgnite 2021, Canada’s Largest Geospatial conference is just around the corner! This year, the conference is being held online, so everyone can safely participate. If you haven’t gotten your free tickets yet, go register now! […]
Newsmakers & Press Releases
MDA Platinum Sponsor of Canada’s National Geospatial Event: GeoIgnite 2021
Canadian Leadership & Geospatial Intelligence GeoIgnite invites the geospatial community to engage with one another by sharing your work, services, and data at our third annual conference. Download the sector participation package PDF. One month […]
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GoGeomatics Canada Wishing you Holiday Cheer and a Happy New Year
On behalf of management, staff, and volunteers we would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thank you to everyone who visited us over the course of 2022 and […]
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Canadian Geospatial Briefing Dec 8: MDA Appoints new Geointelligence Leader, Drones & Forestry, Canada’s Ocean Supercluster, Canada’s Telesat & Loral Space to Merge
MDA Appoints Geointelligence Business Leader MDA has welcomed the renowned Dr. Minda Suchan to the team as Vice President of Geointelligence, effective immediately. Dr. Suchan possesses impressive credentials in the intelligence community across a variety […]